Paragon of Skills Novel

Sixteen-year-old Jacob Cloud, son of a miner, faces a grim future in Shit’s Creek, a town destined for poverty and early graves. His only hope for a better life lies in becoming a Knight, a revered protector far above Adventurers. However, this path requires wealth, rare Skills, and connections beyond his reach. A mine collapse changes everything. Jacob falls not to his death, but into a miraculous discovery: a legendary Rainbow-ranked Skill Crystal. Instead of a combat or healing ability, he receives The Grimoire Extraordinaire, a support Skill that reveals the weaknesses of any Skill or item. This power offers no immediate strength or glory. Undeterred, Jacob dedicates himself to rigorous training and experimentation. He uses the Grimoire to refine fundamental abilities, from mining techniques to mana channeling. Within five days of being trapped underground, his mining prowess skyrockets to an astonishing level. Emerging victorious, Jacob is prepared to abandon his life in the mines forever.